1884-S $1 MS(PCGS#7156)

June 2026 Showcase Auction U.S. Coins

Auctioneer

Stack's Bowers

Lot Number

2180

Grade

MS62+

Price

24,400

Lot Description

Sharply struck with bountiful mint frost, this beautiful example is enhanced by swirling cartwheel visual effects and wisps of delicate champagne-pink iridescence. Both sides are pleasingly smooth for the assigned grade, certainly free of singularly distracting marks, and have an appearance that is quite close to Select Uncirculated quality.<p>The rarity of the 1884-S Morgan dollar in Mint State is well known, and survivors are avidly sought for advanced collections of this ever-popular series. As with many issues of this type, the 1884-S has a respectable mintage, in this case 3,200,000 pieces. The vast majority of survivors are worn, however, suggestive of widespread circulation - an unusual situation for a silver dollar of this type. Indeed, the 1884-S is plentiful in circulated grades, and most collectors settle for an AU to represent the issue in a Morgan dollar set. For the advanced numismatist the present lot offers the chance to acquire a solid Mint State example with superior eye appeal relative to the MS-62+ designation from PCGS. A lovely piece, and sure to appeal to astute bidders.